concisa

Concisa is the feminine singular form of the adjective conciso in Spanish and Portuguese, meaning brief and to the point. It describes language, writing, or speech that conveys essential information with few words and without unnecessary details.

Etymology: The word derives from Latin concīsus, the past participle of con- “together” and caedere “to cut,” literally conveying the sense of something compact or cut short. It entered the Romance languages with the notion of brevity and precision.

Usage and grammar: Concisa agrees in gender with the noun it modifies. The masculine form is conciso, and the plural forms are concisos (masculine) and concisas (feminine). In Spanish, typical uses include “una explicación concisa” or “un resumen conciso.” In Portuguese, common usages are “uma explicação concisa” or “um relatório conciso.”

Noun forms: The corresponding noun in Spanish is concisión; in Portuguese, the noun is concisão (concisão in spelling with a tilde). Both refer to the quality or condition of being concise.

Synonyms and related terms: In Spanish, synonyms include breve, sucinto, and lacónico; in Portuguese, equivalents are breve, sucinto, and lacônico. The adverbial form in both languages is concisamente, meaning “in a concise manner.”

Context and usage: The term is widely used in journalism, academia, and professional communication to indicate clarity and brevity. It is a neutral descriptor and not tied to any specific organization, author, or movement.